Parking Policy — full text

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Parking Policy ## Purpose and Policy Statement The purpose of this Parking Policy is to establish clear guidelines for the regulation, enforcement, and management of parking within the Town of Antigonish, in accordance with the Town's Parking By-Law. ## Metered Zones & Parking Time Limits A "Metered Zone" is as defined in the Town's Parking By-law. The following areas are designated as Metered Zones in the Town of Antigonish: - Main Street - Creighton Lane Parking Lot (PIDs 01302538, 01229814, 01264696) - Sydney Street Parking Lot (PID 01229400) The following time limits are applicable to Metered Zones within the Town of Antigonish: - Main Street: Maximum of two (2) hours - Creighton Lane Parking Lot: Maximum of three (3) hours - Sydney Street Parking Lot: Maximum of two (2) hours The following time limits are applicable to unmetered parking lots - Chisholm Street Parking Lot (PID 01264720): Maximum of two (2) hours - St. Mary's Street Parking Lot (PID 01226224): Maximum of eight (8) hours - Parking Lot at Sunflower Natural Foods (PID 01229400): Maximum of four (4) hours ## Penalties for Parking Violations A vehicle found to be in violation of Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 of the Parking By-Law shall be issued a fixed penalty of $25 per violation. Unpaid tickets not resolved within sixty (60) days of issuance may result in the issuance of a summary offence ticket for $100, in accordance with Section 505 of the Municipal Government Act. | Ver. | Date | Description | |--------|------------|-----------------| | 1.0 | 2026-01-19 | Initial release | Violations of the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act referenced in the Parking By-Law are subject to penalties as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act. All violations may be subject to towing at owner's expense. ## Seasonal Overnight Parking Overnight (12:00 a.m. midnight to 07:00 a.m.) parking shall be permitted in the following Town-owned parking lots from May 1 to October 31: - Creighton Lane Parking Lot (PIDs 01302538, 01229814, 01264696) - Sydney Street Parking Lot (PID 01229400) - Chisholm Park Parking Lot (PID 01264720) - St. Mary's Street Parking Lot (PID 01226224) - Parking Lot at Sunflower Natural Foods (PID 01229400) ## Overnight Winter Parking Ban This ban ensures that Public Works crews can safely and efficiently perform winter maintenance operations, including snow plowing, salting, and sanding during significant weather events. The Overnight Winter Parking Ban is in effect annually from December 1 to April 30, between the hours of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7:00 a.m. on all Town-owned streets and parking lots, as well as designated areas under municipal jurisdiction. While the ban is not enforced every night during the effective period, residents parking on Town streets and in Town-owned parking lots, do so at their own risk. Enforcement will occur when winter maintenance operations are scheduled or snow clearing is required. When enforcement is required, the Town will issue notices through: - The Town's official website and social media accounts - Local radio advertisements ## Penalties for Overnight Winter Parking Ban Regardless of enforcement status, vehicles parked on streets that impede snow removal or winter maintenance may be ticketed and/or towed, in accordance with Section 139 of the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act. Vehicles parked in Town-owned parking lots overnight during the ban, or found interfering with snow removal or winter maintenance, will be subject to a $50 penalty. If the penalty remains unpaid 60 days from the date of issuance, a summary offence ticket for $100 may be issued, in accordance with Section 505 of the Municipal Government Act.  ## CAO's Annotation for Official Policy Date of Notice to Council Members Intent to Consider (Minimum 7 Days): December 2, 2025 Date of Passage of Current Policy: January 19, 2026 I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above. 2086-01-21 Chief Administrative Officer Date